(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to address Illinois' pension woes was the subject of a House hearing Thursday. Pritzker is proposing the state increase its statutory funding ratio goal for its pension funds to 100% by fiscal year 2048. The current goal was established by former Gov. Jim Edgar and the Illinois General Assembly in 1994, which created a 50-year plan to get the state to a 90% funding ratio by 2045. The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is...
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick gave State Senators 57 items to study on his list of interim charges.
These Are The Worst States To Be A Gun Owner In 2024 Does your state support your 2nd Amendment rights or make it exceedingly difficult to keep and bear arms? Ammo.com has ranked the worst states to be a gun owner below How? By analyzing each state’s current laws, upcoming laws, concealed carry guidelines, self-defense statutes, and 2A-centric taxes in order to identify the worst states for gun owners in 2024. Report Highlights Hawaii is the #1 worst state for gun owners...
These Are The Top 10 States By Real GDP Growth Fueled by strong consumer spending and a resilient job market, the U.S. economy expanded faster than expected in 2023, with a real GDP growth rate of 2.5%. Oil-rich states were among the strongest performers in the country as production boomed. Much of this was due to the war in Ukraine driving up the price of oil, spurring companies to boost output. Other sectors, such as retail trade, also played a key role in driving growth amid...
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Water In Texas: A Window Into Problems Across The US Authored by Suzanne Gasparatto via The Epoch Times, Humans cannot live without water, yet many of us take for granted that water is readily available. As more people move to cities, adding to already crowded populations, the availability of potable water isn’t a given any longer. While this planet has plenty of water, its distribution does not always coincide with areas where lots of people choose to live. For decades,...
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Editor’s note: In celebration of National Park Week, which runs from April 20-28, The Points Guy is publishing a series of articles focusing on the beauty and diversity of America’s national parks. We will share news and tips that will help you get the most out of your next national park visit. The following story …
Abbott has credited his Operation Lone Star for a recent drop in migrant encounters on the Texas-Mexico border.
During the 2023 fiscal year, Texas on average accounted for roughly 59% of migrant encounters along the
SAN BENITO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — One of the state's most wanted fugitives was arrested in San Benito, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jose Angel Leal, 45, was arrested Wednesday morning during a traffic stop for a vehicle license plate violation. Leal was listed as Texas DPS 10 Most Wanted Fugitives on a []
Turkish and American top diplomats have discussed on the phone the latest developments in Gaza amid fears of a fresh escalation between Israel and Iran.